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1. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 3 of resolution 1111 (1997), document S/1997/935, and document S/1997/942, which contains the text of a letter dated 2 December 1997 from the Chairman of the Security Council Committee established by resolution 661 (1990) concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait addressed to the President of the Security Council. Members of the Council also have before them document S/1997/951, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3840 (1997) · source

2. “There are no further speakers on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.30 pm.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

3. “In favour: Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Guinea- Bissau, Japan, Kenya, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (interpretation from Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1142 (1997). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

4. “These activities are essential to ensuring peace. Costa Rica trusts that the United Nations Development Programme will soon be able to open an Security Council 3839th meeting Fifty-second year 4 December 1997 office in the Republic of Macedonia, and hopes that it will serve as an active centre to stimulate and promote international cooperation and economic and social development there. My delegation supports the extension of the mandate of UNPREDEP, for the last time, to 31 August 1998. I resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document 3/1997/948. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

5. “Nevertheless, like other delegations, Costa Rica is concerned about the persistence of focal points and processes of regional destabilization. We therefore believe that the presence of this Force remains necessary, and we share the judgement of the Secretary-General that when the mandate of these operations ends there must be a guarantee of proper successor arrangements, and the Government of the Republic of Macedonia must be reassured of the international community's intention to promote peace and stability in that country. In addition, my delegation cannot fail to highlight the importance of the activities being carried out in the country and throughout the region by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Children's Fund.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

6. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Costa Rica. My delegation is pleased to welcome the successful work of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP), Whose presence in the Republic of Macedonia has prevented the spread of the crisis affecting neighbouring States. My delegation considers of particular importance the work of the Force in its efforts to bring together the different communities in order to promote democratic dialogue between the different political forces and ethnic communities. Likewise, we appreciate its efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the population and help initiate development projects, which have contributed significantly to increasing social integration.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

7. “I thank the representative of Italy for his kind words addressed to me. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote. There being no objection, it is so decided. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements before the voting.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

8. “I thank the representative of Germany for his kind words addressed to me in Spanish. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Italy. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

9. “I thank the representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for his kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Germany. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

10. “1 should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/1997/838 and corrigendum 1, - 2 which contains the text of a letter dated 3 November 1997 from the Permanent Representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General. The first speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, to whom I give the floor.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

11. “Terzi di Sant'Agata (Italy) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber. The President (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force pursuant to Security Council resolution 1110 (1997), contained in document 8/1997/911 and addendum 1. Members of the Council also have before them document 8/1997/948, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Costa Rica, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Sweden, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

12. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Germany, Italy and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Calovski (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) took a seat at the Council table; Mr. Henze (Germany) and Mr.”

    1997-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3839 (1997) · source

13. “"The Security Council will remain seized ol' the matter and will consider whether additional action may be necessary," This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1997/54. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on the agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.50 pm.”

    1997-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3838 (1997) · source

14. “and IAEA mandates in each of their respective disarmament areas. The Council acknowledges that, as Iraq complies with its obligations under the relevant resolutions, and UNSCOM. and the IAEA so report and the Council agrees, UNSCOM. and the IAEA would make the transition from investigation to monitoring in their respective areas, expanding the use of the ongoing monitoring system functioning in Iraq. "The Security Council urges Member States to respond positively to the requests contained in the report of the emergency session of UNSCOM, in particular related to the provision of additional personnel, equipment and information required by UNSCOM. and the IAEA for more efficient and effective implementation of their respective mandates.”

    1997-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3838 (1997) · source

15. “may accomplish its responsibilities is, above all, determined by the degree to which the Government of Iraq cooperates in disclosing the full extent and disposition of its proscribed programmes and in granting UNSCOM. unimpeded access to all sites, documents, records and individuals. The Council acknowledges the conclusion of the UNSCOM. report that UN SCOM. respects the legitimate national security, sovereignty and dignity concerns of Iraq in the context of the need for full application of the mandate given to it by the Council. "The Security Council welcomes the progress achieved by UNSCOM. and the IAEA in various disarmament areas. The Council encourages intensified efforts, in line with the conclusions and recommendations of the emergency session of UNSCOM, in order to implement fully the UNSCOM.”

    1997-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3838 (1997) · source

16. “Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council endorses the conclusions and recommendations of the report of the emergency session of the Special Commission (UNSCOM) (S/1997/922) aimed at full and expeditious implementation of the relevant resolutions and at increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of UNSCOM. work to this end. "The Security Council reiterates its demand that Iraq fulfil all its obligations as set out in all the relevant resolutions, including resolution 1137 (1997), and cooperate fully with UNSCOM. and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in implementing their respective mandates. The Council stresses that the effectiveness and speed with which UNSCOM.”

    1997-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3838 (1997) · source

17. “Members of the Council have before them document S/ 1997/922, which contains the text of a letter dated 22 November 1997 from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council, transmitting the report of the United Nations Special Commission, established by the Secretary- General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991), on its emergency session.”

    1997-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3838 (1997) · source

18. “The situation between Iraq and Kuwait Letter dated 22 November 1997 from the Executive Chairman of the Special Commission established by the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) (i) of Security Council resolution 687 (1991) addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1997/922) The President (interpretation from Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

    1997-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3838 (1997) · source

19. “As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of December, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Qin Huasun, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of November 1997. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Qin for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”

    1997-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3838 (1997) · source

20. “Nonetheless, this entire effort will be pointless if the Haitian political class does not show a true sense of responsibility and determination to assume its obligations in the area of national reconciliation. Costa Rica, having brotherly relations with Haiti, appeals to the political leaders of that country to put aside confrontation and division and to work in unity and solidarity for peace, democracy, progress and equity for all Haitians. In this context, my delegation fully supports the Secretary-General's initiative to establish the new United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti on an exceptional basis. As expressed in the report, the Mission will be entrusted with helping the Government of Haiti in the professionalization of the national Police in that fraternal country.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

21. “We wish to appeal clearly for this trend to be reversed, and we trust that initiatives such as the UNDP "Haiti 2012" initiative will enjoy sufficient material support from cooperating countries. The draft resolution before us, which my delegation is honoured to co-sponsor, is a timely response by the Security Council to the present situation in Haiti. The operations of the United Nations Transition Mission in Haiti in the process of the professionalization of the Haitian National Police demonstrated the need and justification for international support in this area. Therefore, we are sure that in the future the security and stability provided by the Haitian National Police will ensure conditions in which the process of judicial reform can continue and will mark out an appropriate setting for the process of economic revitalization.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

22. “We cannot ignore the worrying international figures contained in international statistics. Haiti has the highest poverty index in the western hemisphere, and on the basis of more general factors, it ranks last among the countries of the region in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Index. We will not be able to say that peace in Haiti has been consolidated and firmly established so long as its inhabitants do not enjoy fair conditions of economic development and social justice. In this regard, Costa Rica views with special concern the fact that in the last year the international community has reduced its economic assistance to Haiti.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

23. “This is one of the main factors for guaranteeing the political and institutional capacity of the Haitian State to give a prompt, timely, independent and full response to its inhabitants' longing for justice. That has been the focus of particular international attention, and we trust that the material support that this Organization has been giving to the process of strengthening the administration of justice in Haiti can be maintained. One other essential aspect to consider is the fact that the existence and durability of peace in Haiti are based on the need to promote a true process of sustainable development and equity. This is frequently a commonplace in diplomatic and political discourse, but in the case of Haiti, it is an imperative and urgent matter that requires our attention.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

24. “Due to the particular nature of political developments in Haiti, the armed forces of that Caribbean country have played a negative, repressive and disingenuous role with respect to the aspirations of the people. For that reason, Costa Rica has been of the view that an essential prerequisite for the consolidation of peace and national reconciliation in Haiti is demilitarization, the elimination of the armed forces and the creation of an apolitical and professional civilian police force. The establishment of democratic peace in Haiti is also inextricably linked to the rule of law and, especially, the existence and functioning of a strong, independent and efficient judiciary with the necessary capacity to combat impunity and respond to the challenge of guaranteeing and promoting respect for the human rights of the population.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

25. “Mr. Berrocal Soto (Costa Rica) (interpretation from Spanish): The delegation of Costa Rica takes special satisfaction from the Security Council's holding of this formal meeting to discuss the situation in Haiti and to adopt the draft resolution that will establish the new United Nations Civilian Police Mission in Haiti. Some years ago, when forces hostile to freedom and democracy flouted the will of the Haitian people and destroyed the constitutional order in that country, the United Nations responded with immediacy and solidarity, unanimously condemning such illegitimate actions. When its support was needed, the Council gave timely approval to the establishment of a peacekeeping mission to support pluralistic democracy and the Government that had been freely chosen by the Haitian people at the polls.”

    1997-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3837 (1997) · source

26. “This served to strengthen the authority of the Secretariat and demonstrated once again Secretary-General Annan's devotion to peace and his unswerving dedication to the provisions of the Charter and the powers that he holds under it.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

27. “Admittedly, it expands the sanctions regime, but the new provisions are confined solely to those political and military individuals who are responsible for this latest challenge by Iraq to the international community and the Security Council. My delegation's greatest wish is to see the Government of Iraq reintegrated into the framework of international law and state clearly and firmly its resolve to comply with all the resolutions of the Security Council, in particular resolution 661 (1990) and 687 (1991). We hope and trust that the Baghdad authorities will act accordingly. In conclusion, I should like to express to the Secretary-General the respect and esteem that my delegation feels for him as a result of his action in sending a high-level mission to Baghdad last week.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

28. “On this last point the opinion of the international community is unanimous and unswerving. The purpose of sanctions is not to affect the capacity for economic, social and political development of the Iraqi people or of Iraqi society. My country has maintained a consistent and clear-cut position on this issue. Costa Rica takes the view that the sanctions must be carefully designed so as to fulfil a single objective - that of changing the unlawful policies of the Government of Iraq and securing its full reintegration into the international community's legal framework. The draft resolution that we are about to adopt, on which Costa Rica will vote in favour, falls within this set of principles. It is a firm and robust yet well-balanced draft resolution.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

29. “It is true that seven years have elapsed, but neither time nor the unanimous and strongly expressed censure of the international community, the sanctions regime imposed by the Security Council, nor indeed international public opinion seem to have been enough to impress on the Iraqi authorities the gravity and far- reaching implications of its past actions and current defiance. The sole purpose of the sanctions is to impress upon the political and military authorities of Iraq that they must comply with their international commitments and that the inspection activities of the Special Commission are intended to ensure that that country cannot use, develop, build or acquire armaments having a nuclear, biological or chemical capacity. This is a fundamental point, and the one to which resolution 687 (1991) refers.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

30. “This circumstance explains more clearly than could mere words the unanimous and undivided reaction of the Security Council. The Government of Iraq is putting to the test the jurisdiction and the legal powers of this primary organ of the United Nations, whose fundamental responsibility - and it is important to recall this at this point - is to maintain international peace and security, as stipulated very precisely and explicitly in Article 24 of the Charter. The sanctions regime imposed on Iraq has its origin - and it is also essential to recall this today - in an absolutely unjustifiable and reprehensible war of aggression and territorial conquest against a neighbouring, bordering country that is a State Member of the United Nations.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

31. “Mr. Berrocal Soto (Costa Rica) (interpretation from Spanish): I should like to convey greetings to you, Sir, and to express my delegation's deep gratification at seeing you guide our work in this month of November, particularly in the context of such a delicate and serious issue as the one now before us, which puts to the test key principles of the peaceful coexistence among nations and the very provisions of the Charter. The core of the question is not merely the issue of sanctions but the Government of Iraq's outright defiance of the international community and of the very authority of the Security Council under the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. This is a challenge that goes beyond the purely juridical; we are facing a political challenge with unforeseeable implications.”

    1997-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3831 (1997) · source

32. “The resolution that we are about to adopt, once the appropriate adjustments have been made, appropriately takes into account this reservation of principle and establishes mechanisms to ensure that the rights of innocent people in Angola will not be violated. In adopting this draft resolution, the Security Council will send a clear and decisive message to Dr. Savimbi and the leaders of UNITA. We hope that that message will be properly understood and that these sanctions will truly become a positive factor for international pressure in favour of peace in Angola.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

33. “The draft also makes due reference to the need for making exceptions on the basis of humanitarian considerations and establishes the principle that requests of that nature must be given favourable consideration. Likewise, the draft under consideration shows a high degree of adaptability and flexibility with regard to the best way of applying these enforcement measures. During informal consultations, my delegation, like others, expressed serious reservations about the references made to the immediate families of UNITA officials, as such references would, in a way, imply the imposition of responsibility simply by virtue of being a family member. This goes against the juridical tradition that forms the basis of the democratic legal order.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

34. “Sanctions should be carefully designed so that they can achieve the objective of altering the illegal policies of the Government or entity in question. For this reason, sanctions must not become a method of punishment for an innocent population, and they must always be interpreted restrictively. In this context, it is important to point out the positive aspects of the draft resolution that we are considering. First, the sanctions will enter into force only after a reasonable time, which will make it possible for UNIT A to stop in its tracks and reverse its illegal policies before implementation. The sanctions are also designed to operate against the leadership of UNITA and its functioning as a political entity, so as to avoid suffering in the civilian population that would result from economic sanctions.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

35. “The fact that UNITA has not fulfilled all of its obligations in this respect now makes it necessary for the Security Council to consider the establishment of sanctions against UNITA and against its leaders. Once again, my delegation considers it necessary to state, as it has done on other occasions, the fact that any sanctions regime must be solely a temporary means of exercising pressure on those Governments or entities that threaten international peace and security. In this respect, sanctions are a means of legitimate, collective defence for international society in the framework of the legal system established under the Charter of the United Nations. For this reason, sanctions should not become a more or less covert method of conducting war or intervening in matters that are essentially under the domestic jurisdiction of States.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

36. “The parties must make every effort to build a culture of peace in Angola and must not incite hatred or reopen the old wounds of war. At this stage in the peace process, the Security Council has every right to demand that UNITA grant unconditional access to United Nations bodies and non- governmental organizations in the territory under its control so as to enable them to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees and displaced persons. In this context, it is essential that both parties ensure the safety and freedom of movement of all international personnel in Angola, in particular the personnel of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola (MONUA).”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

37. “As the Secretary-General pointed out in his report of 13 August 1997, UNITA must demobilize and demilitarize its armed forces. To that end, and in accordance with the provisions of the Lusaka Protocol, it must provide the United Nations with complete and reliable information on all the military or armed personnel under its control. In this context, we condemn any attempt by that group to rearrn or reorganize its armed forces, or to mine certain parts of the territory under its control - a concern expressed in the report of the Secretary-General. UN ITA must also turn radio VORGAN into a non-partisan station and must guarantee that it cease immediately any hostile propaganda against both the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

38. “Mr. Berrocal Soto (Costa Rica) (interpretation from Spanish): My delegation associates itself with preceding speakers in expressing its grave concern at the stagnation of the peace process in Angola. The Government of that country and the Uniao Nacional para a Independencia Total de Angola (UNITA) are mainly responsible for bringing this process to a successful conclusion. In addition, both parties are obliged to refrain from any measure that could jeopardize the success of the process. Otherwise, there will be no possibility of a just and lasting peace in Angola. Unfortunately, at present one of the parties - UNITA - is not contributing as it should to the peace process. Its unjustifiable delays in fulfilling its obligations, undertaken two years ago under the Lusaka Protocol, are the main cause of the present difficulties.”

    1997-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3814 (1997) · source

39. “In reiterating our appreciation to the Governments that contributed troops, and in particular to the Italian authorities who promoted and coordinated this important effort by the international community in Albania, my delegation is pleased to express its firm support for the presidential statement that you, Mr. President, will be making today on behalf of the Security Council.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

40. “It is now up to the Albanian people and their institutions to continue to build their future. It is particularly essential that the new Government, in an atmosphere of freedom and respect for human rights, make special efforts to ensure the security of the entire country and achieve full reconciliation among its inhabitants. A great deal remains to be done. The path of democratic institutionality is complex and difficult. The international community cannot stand aside; it must maintain its support and its cooperation for the full reconstruction of Albania. We are sure that this will be the case.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

41. “In this respect, we commend the force for its timely intervention in certain serious incidents, thereby allowing greater impartiality in the electoral process, facilitating broad participation by the voters and avoiding the Violation by political forces of the electoral will of the Albanian people. In this context it is worth mentioning in particular that the work of the force facilitated the presence and safety of observers at all stages of the electoral process. My delegation is therefore pleased to note that the parliamentary representatives of the European Union were able to conclude that the elections were satisfactory and can serve as the basis for a pluralist and free democratic system. In this respect, we are delighted at reports that the new Government has begun its constitutional activities.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

42. “In this context, for example, we were very pleased that, thanks to the technical support provided by the force to humanitarian operations, it was possible to vaccinate 350,000 children against polio, chlorinate water and distribute teaching materials. The force made it possible, in a relatively short period of time, to re-open schools, relaunch commercial activity and give direction to social and political life in general. We want to emphasize especially that, thanks to the work of the multinational protection force, it was possible to guarantee a secure environment during the electoral period.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

43. “The presidential statement wisely points out that from now on it will be up to the Albanians to restore normal conditions to their country, with the assistance and cooperation of the international community. The successful conclusion of the work of the force in Albania also shows how positive responsible international intervention can be when it is conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. It is important to stress that this intervention, which did no more than was necessary, was conducted with strict respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Albania, with a purpose primarily humanitarian in nature.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

44. “We also wish to emphasize the great degree of cooperation and coordination of the Republic of Italy, the OSCE and the European Union with the Security Council, which acted, upon their request, in accordance with the circumstances. My delegation wishes to express its satisfaction at the presidential statement to be made today. The case of Albania is a very clear example of the new theoretical and practical vision of the concept of international peace and security that the Security Council has been applying. In Albania, the multinational protection force not only helped to check the armed attacks and the anarchy, but helped to restore the basic social fabric, and it is now putting the future of Albania back into the hands of the Albanians themselves, as should be the case.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

45. “Mr. Berrocal Soto (Costa Rica) (interpretation from Spanish): My delegation, with those of other members of the Security Council, is very pleased to welcome the successful conclusion of the work of the multinational protection force in Albania. The presence of that force, which was aimed at providing the necessary security measures for the delivery of humanitarian aid in close cooperation with the agencies of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations, was of great importance for the settlement of the crisis in Albania. In particular, my delegation wishes to congratulate the Government of the Republic of Italy, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Union for their generous and prompt assistance to the people of Albania.”

    1997-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3811 (1997) · source

46. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General, countries that are friends to Haiti and the Latin American and Caribbean Group for their constant concern and for the steps taken in recent weeks to reach this consensus in the Security Council. I would also like to thank Canada, the United States of America, France, Pakistan and other countries whose support in terms of military personnel, civilian police, logistics and financing is making the Mission in Haiti possible. By adopting this draft resolution, we will be undoubtedly supporting the people of Haiti. However, at the same time, we will be helping the United Nations move forward and determine its proper role in facing the real challenges before the international community at the end of the twentieth century.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

47. “With regard to Haiti, the establishment and training of a professional civilian police force will be a fundamental factor in maintaining peace and security and in ensuring the real and effective functioning of democratic institutions, the rule of law and full respect for human rights. However, this will not solve Haiti's major economic and social development problems, which are so starkly reflected in the United Nations Development Programme's human development index. This aspect, as is rightly set out in the draft resolution, is as urgent as the matter before us today, and the debate on that question goes on. This is the case in Haiti and in many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia, where underdevelopment, inequalities and extreme poverty pose a real threat to international peace and security.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

48. “The maintenance of international peace and security, which is the Security Council's main responsibility, should therefore be seen from a broader and more comprehensive standpoint than the classical concept of conflict between States or the ideological reasons and circumstances that divided the world into blocs during the cold war. This draft resolution on Haiti makes it clear that we are making progress in unity and without major discrepancies. We are moving in the right direction in terms of understanding what - today, in 1997 - constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Similarly, we are making progress towards incorporating the concept of the defence and protection of human rights as an essential and mandatory component of the Security Council's deliberations and agreements.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

49. “This new approach to our responsibilities encompasses difficult and complex situations such as that in Haiti, and also arises in many of the other items on the Security Council's agenda, particularly in the case of certain raging conflicts in Africa and Asia. Poverty and extreme underdevelopment are threats to international peace and security. Civil wars and massive flows of refugees are also objective threats to international peace and security. The same applies to extreme environmental degradation, terrorism, and a number of socio-political phenomena and aspects of religious fanaticism that have emerged in recent years and that we have been forced to include on the international agenda.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source

50. “Mr. Berrocal Soto (Costa Rica) (interpretation from Spanish): First of all, I would like to offer my regards to you, Mr. President, and convey my delegation's satisfaction at the efficient and transparent way in which you have presided over the work of the Security Council during the month of July. By adopting this draft resolution on Haiti today, which my country is honoured to co-sponsor, the Security Council will be clearly and firmly endorsing a broader and more comprehensive View of the concept of international peace and security, which we are duty-bound to protect and defend, in accordance with the Charter.”

    1997-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3806 (1997) · source